Could stuck vessels in the Strait of Hormuz trigger a global spread of invasive sea life?
Experts in marine biology have cautioned that more than 1,500 cargo ships currently stuck in the Persian Gulf might be spreading invasive aquatic species. Due to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, these vessels have been stationary for approximately five months, giving organisms like barnacles and algae the chance to attach to their hulls. When these ships eventually resume their journeys, they risk carrying these invasive species to different parts of the world.
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